After an extensive nomination, application and interview process, the Deer Valley Education Foundation and the Deer Valley Unified School District are proud to announce the 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year and Rookies of the Year.
These teachers will be honored at the May 12th, 2026 DVUSD Board meeting. Doors open to the public at 5.45 p.m. Awards & Recognition will start at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Regular Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
2025-2026 Teachers of the Year
Kristi Hurlburt - Barry Goldwater High School
Kelley Robb - Barry Goldwater High School
Khalila Govan - Deer Valley High School
Corinne Gettys - Highland Lakes School
Courtney Biller - Hillcrest Middle School
Brandi King - Inspiration Mountain School
Catherin Race - Legend Springs Elementary Schoo
Mark Faust - Mountain Ridge High School
Jodi Todd - Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Kaylea Burstynski - Sandra Day O’Connor High School
Sara Cullen - Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Dr. Matthew Henson - Terramar Academy of the Arts
Sydney Toups - Union Park School
2025-2026 Rookies of the Year
Dani Brashears - Canyon Springs STEM Academy
Josh Singleton - Deer Valley High School
Bridgette Brados - Sandra Day O’Connor High School
Melanie Kleimon - Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Kathryn Santiago - Sonoran Foothills
Please be sure to congratulate these AMAZING teachers!